In a lot of ways I’m your typical girlie girl’s girl. I get along well with other girls. I have a ton of girlfriends that I genuinely adore. I love shoes and clothes and shopping and pedicures and other girlie things. And in some ways, I’m not a girlie girl at all. I don’t like roses or chocolates or diamonds. Yes, I’m being honest when I say I don’t like diamonds. This might lead you to believe I’m all bah humbug when it comes to all things Valentine’s Day? Which is not the case. I just don’t want roses, chocolates or diamonds. But this Valentine’s Day I’m celebrating all month in glee. My very first article and recipe was published this week in Bridges Magazine and it is about Valentine’s Day. I think any thoughts of bah humbug are over.
So.. Please check it out, because you heart me and I heart you back to affinity.
Big gushing thanks to Phil Defalco for eating fried chicken and biscuits with me and always taking the perfect shots. Retro apron from my sweet friend Katie Auble. Katie will be snapping more VintageSugarcube photos this year.
Exx Ohh, Ex Oh!
Congrats on getting published! And those pictures look outstanding
Cakewhiz- Thanks a sugary sweet bunch for stopping by VintageSugarcube. I heart new visitors. And thanks for your kind words. I am one happy camper today! XO
You are such a Rock Star!!!! Hooray!!!! Congratulations “published food writer”! Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it!
Hooraaaaaay!!!! Congratulations “published food writer”! Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it!
Kika- Thanks a million doll. I can’t thank you enough for all your encouragement from the beginning. YOU rock, my friend, YOU rock big time.
You’re making me hungry Jenny!! Congratulations to you and many, many future successes!!
Shelly- Thanks so much girlie. I soo appreciate you!! You inspire me with all your coolness and creativity!!
Nice work!!! Congrats girl, that’s awesome
Congrats Jenny!!
As usual, another home run! The article is great and I’m pretty sure the recipe is even better! Perhaps I need to prove that in the kitchen… high five to the sugar queen!
Myra/Nate/Chris- Muchas Gracias!!
Congratulations Jenny! All your hard work has paid off! This recipe looks AMAZING.
Jackie- Thanks girl! Your constant encouragement helps loads!!
Jenny….. I am so proud of you!! Your on a roll so don’t let up…… keep them coming
Thanks Steve! I soo appreciate you stopping by and your kind words! I promise to keep it rock’n, one deelicious bite at a time!
Awesome recipe and CONGRATULATIONS on being a published food writer!!! I loved the article and your photographs are amazing as always. I look forward to seeing more of your work in many magazines!!!
Congratulations!!! That’s great news. I’ll be able to say “I knew her when she only had the G-sauce!”
Linda- Thanks sista! Your baking and cooking is my inspiration!! I’ll pass along the kudos to Phil about the photos. XOXO
Ray- I’m still bring’n the G-sauce baby!! Thanks a million for rolling over to my site for the shout out!!
Sitting with Colleen and we checked out the Ohio article. Congrats!
Thanks Sherri! You’ll have to give the recipe a whirl girlie. XO
Yay! Congrats on getting published! When will you be doing an autograph session?
Looks absolutely delicious and I am so excited about the article!!
Looks absolutely delicious and I am so excited about the article!!
I knew you would do it and I am so proud of you, Jenny. I see lots of success coming your way. You should have your eye on the million dollar prize from the Pillsbury Bake Off.
Congrats! I’m off to read it.
I do like when you fling those sunglasses across the room and we get to see your EYES! It doesn’t happen often…you have to pay close attention
Congrats on the publication! I’m still your biggest fan in NE OHIO! woo woo! Love the angle we get to see the apron from, too.
lookin good
Congrats, Jenny, on getting published!!! I’m sure this is just the beginning. You have MUCH success ahead of you! Keep up the fabulous, stylish, tremendous work!
Thanks so much everyone!! I’m beyond touched with all the love. Right back at ya! Exx Ohh, Ex OH!
It’s great that you’re a girlie girl with tons of girlfriends because that’s what a sexy, confident woman should be and have! As for not liking chocolates or diamonds, well better you than me. I can’t live without either, especially chocolate…haha. I’m dying to read your published article but somehow can’t seem to open the link. Help!!
PS. Congrats and mwaah-mwaahs. So proud of you, girl!
Maya darling, thank you! I couldn’t agree more! I will email you the article. Thank you again for stopping by. I wish we could more easily meet up for a cup of tea! Sooon!!
Jenny – I’m so happy for you! And your recipe looks very yummy.
Terry- Thank you sooo much! Happiest of New Years to ya.
Congrats on the magazine deal.
Mr. James – Biggest thanks for stopping over at VintageSugarcube and thank you for the congrats. I’m pretty freak’n stoked. Just checked out your site. It’s overflowing with awesomeness!! Keep in touch. Smooches!
That is so awesome!!
And those dessert bars look so good!!!
Thanks Rachel! They’re pretty tasty too!! Have a great weekend!
Jenny, this looks delicious !!! …fabulous cook and incredible gal!! You should be so proud!!
Linda- Thank you sooo much!! I appreciate all the years of support. Seeing you 9-5pm, keeps me sane!! Thank you again my friend.
That is one impressive recipe; totally doable though!! I would try it. Perfect tone for your magazine debut — so excited for you!
Congratulations, Jenny! Mmmmmm….this recipe totally counts for breakfast, right?!
Trish/Mo- Thank you both sooo much!! And it absolutely would make for a grand breakfast!!
I just want to stuff my face with that cake it look sooooo good!!! aHHH! The apron is sooo cute and the shoes! I heart you to the stars and back! Guam is fantastic!
<3
Christina! OMG! Just thinking about you darling. It joys my heart you are loving Guam. I heart you to the stars and back. I’ll have to make something fabulous and sweet of course when you are next in SD! Love, Auntie Jenny. XOXO
What??? No bacon grease in this one? …. sooooo PROUD of you! Congrats!
Amy- Have you been reading my mind girl? The bacon grease is coming! Oh it’s coming darling…Thanks so much for all your kindness and always unconditional support. XOXO
Jenny I am very happy for you!!!
Oleg- Thanks sooo much my friend! Much love!
hi Jenny
congratulations on your magazine article! those sweet and spicy squares look delicious!
hope all is well in your world
Cheers
Dennis
Chef D- Thank you sooo much!! It was a blast putting it all together. Hopefully more opportunities will present. Your cooking, your baking, and your blog continue to inspire me! Cheers!
Congrats Jenny!!!
Thank you soo much Dean! Hope all is well your way.
Congrats Jenny!! That must be so exciting to have your recipe published in a magazine!! The dessert looks gorgeous – I can’t take my eyes off the first photo, that creamy caramel filling looks sooooo super creamy and delicious! And all the spices in the cake must make it very special.
Alina- Thank you soo much! It was a ton of fun!!!
Congrats, Jenny!! Looks like another fabulous creation that is sure to satisfy! So happy for you
Thank you Terri!! You’re always such a doll to me.
Jenny, once again you have outdone yourself! Truely amazing – the idea, recipe, story, photos!! So impressed. Oh, and did I mention good? Brian let me taste!! WOO HOO for you. Sorry I have been absent for a while. Life has gotten in the way of good times.
Wavefarer- Thank you to the depths of the ocean and across the sea and back! Wishing you much sweetness in 2011.
I’m so proud of you!!! Love the blog!
Tammy- Thank you sooo much! And I sooo appreciate you. You are always soooo supportive. I need to make a visit to the Pacific Northwest soon. Thanks again doll!
Rock on Jenny! You’re an inspiration! Love you!
Thank you June! Big smooches to you my friend. Big, big smooooches.
Congrats on getting published! You are well on your way to being a media conglomerate. Please eradicate Rachel Ray. Viva la revolucion!
LOVE YOU REDBEARD!!!! You da shizzle my friend.
Where’s the dang recipe!?! Ican’t wait to download that mag… Lord that takes forevah! I want the YUMMMY NOW!!!!!! I need my VINTAGE SUGAR CUBE RECIPE NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Mitzi- be look’n for the UPS girl! I’m frame’n one for ya. XO
Congratulations! Who needs flowers when you can be PUBLISHED?!
That ganache is no joke. I never thought of adding 5-Spice. YUM. Perfect for my spicy Southern-ness.
Laura- I heart the way you think girlie. Thanks a bundle for stopping by and saying ‘hi’. Happiest of heart days to ya.
Congratulations! My husband and I love your blog and this dessert is going on our to do list!
Tiff- Thank you big time to you and the hubby! Hope you love the dessert girlie.
Jenny! What a fun post. I read your article in Bridges mag from your link and I love the background graphics. Tailored to your style. I’m also thrilled you have subscription option now! Can follow you in Google reader so ‘you come to me’ without me remembering to pop by. I’ve had some blog posts recently that totally brought you to mind but have not been able to send them off. Vintage Recipe Redo/Swap. Come peek AND let me know if you want to join in. I’ll hook you up with the mastermind behind it.
Boulder Locavore- Biggest thanks to ya for checking out the article. I’m really enjoying your blog and reading the Vintage Recipe Redo/Swap!! I’ll send you an email!!
This dessert is luscious, sweet and spicy – like all good things in life.
In my book, wishing for diamonds, on Valentine’s or any other occasion, is more needy than girlie – you are on the right track, my girl! Keep following your dreams: Congrats on the spread in Bridges and I wish you that this is just the beginning!
Suzanne- thank you for making my day, no, thank you for making my week! XO
How did I miss this post?! Madness! Congrats on your article! That dessert looks absolutely to-die-for….waaay better than diamonds!
Koci- Thank you sooo much girlie.. Much, much appreciated!!
Congratulations! This recipe looks like heaven. I adore the zesty factor.
Briarrose- thanks a ton for stopping by and your sweet comment. Have a great week!
Congrats on getting published! I’ve been enjoying reading your blog! Its so much fun and I look forward to following along!! Also! I’m so excited about the Catholic School Girl cookies. I knew a lady who used to make those when I was a kid and I loved them but never had the recipe so major delight to see them here!!! They are bookmarked and printed!
Ryan- Thank you a million for stopping by and all your kindness! You made my day, no, you made my month… I look forward to keeping you with your site too. Thanks again! Muuuuuah. Jenny